Simply Theology Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:35:24 -0400 https://www.widcombebaptist.org/ en-gb © 2026 Simply Theology yes 0425e051-7f3d-5cea-90e8-e9c1df16598f Widcombe Baptist Church episodic false Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!'

Hope you can join us for the journey!

You can purchase a copy of Packer's book here to read alongside the episodes - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/j-i-packer/concise-theology/9781433569548?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADZzAIAEfvzTOsMrI36namKEXQOab&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pz3Gxrw9NVpIWzpgXHWs3ArimNAqNT32GQYSfq_VUBdaKdxGrn8v8AaAoSNEALw_wcB#NGR9781433569548

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Widcombe Baptist Church https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xi2ncw59es7sirb4bc28z2dec13w?.jpg Simply Theology https://www.widcombebaptist.org/ God's Self-Existence God's Self-Existence In the third episode of this second season, Attributes, Tom & Clover discuss the tenth chapter of Jim Packer's Concise Theology which focuses on God's self-existence and infinite nature, and how this serves as both a humbling and wonderful truth.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> In the third episode of this second season, Attributes, Tom & Clover discuss the tenth chapter of Jim Packer's Concise Theology which focuses on God's self-existence and infinite nature, and how this serves as both a humbling and wonderful truth.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Widcombe Baptist Church Buzzsprout-18713167 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 1385 full false God's Self-Disclosure God's Self-Disclosure In the second episode of this second season, Attributes, Tom & Clover discuss the ninth chapter of Jim Packer's Concise Theology which focuses on God's name, how He has chosen to reveal himself to us, what it means to call God 'Father' and how that carries huge emotional resonance. 

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> In the second episode of this second season, Attributes, Tom & Clover discuss the ninth chapter of Jim Packer's Concise Theology which focuses on God's name, how He has chosen to reveal himself to us, what it means to call God 'Father' and how that carries huge emotional resonance. 

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Widcombe Baptist Church Buzzsprout-18618955 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 1525 2 2 full false God Is Creator God Is Creator Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' 

In the first episode of this second season, Attributes, they discuss the eighth chapter on Creation, how God continues to sustain His world on this side of eternity, and how our understanding of God as creator can lead us to worship and marvel even when all seems lost.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' 

In the first episode of this second season, Attributes, they discuss the eighth chapter on Creation, how God continues to sustain His world on this side of eternity, and how our understanding of God as creator can lead us to worship and marvel even when all seems lost.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Buzzsprout-18496278 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1584 2 1 full false Knowledge Knowledge Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they discuss the seventh chapter on Knowledge and how it is not just knowing a facts but it is also relational in nature, and its out workings leads to worship.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they discuss the seventh chapter on Knowledge and how it is not just knowing a facts but it is also relational in nature, and its out workings leads to worship.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Buzzsprout-17348545 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1071 1 7 full false Authority Authority Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they are joined again by Adam Bell as they discuss the sixth chapter on Authority and what gives scripture authority.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they are joined again by Adam Bell as they discuss the sixth chapter on Authority and what gives scripture authority.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Widcombe Baptist Church Buzzsprout-17082771 Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1268 1 6 full false Inward Witness Inward Witness Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they are joined again by Adam Bell as they discuss the fifth chapter on Inward Witness and how this guides our reading and understanding of scripture.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they are joined again by Adam Bell as they discuss the fifth chapter on Inward Witness and how this guides our reading and understanding of scripture.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Widcombe Baptist Church Buzzsprout-16914845 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1406 1 5 full false Guilt Guilt Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they  discuss the fourth chapter on Guilt and how we all sit under it. As well as the importance of sharing our faith in the Christ to those around us and how these people don't have to be a million miles away.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they  discuss the fourth chapter on Guilt and how we all sit under it. As well as the importance of sharing our faith in the Christ to those around us and how these people don't have to be a million miles away.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Widcombe Baptist Church Buzzsprout-16707102 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1200 1 4 full false General Revelation General Revelation Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they are joined by Adam Bell as they discuss the third chapter on General Revelation and how the Lord reveals his majesty to us.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode, they are joined by Adam Bell as they discuss the third chapter on General Revelation and how the Lord reveals his majesty to us.

Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed: Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Widcombe Baptist Church Buzzsprout-16536212 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 919 1 3 full false Interpretation Interpretation Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode they are joined by Adam Bell as they discuss the second chapter on Interpretation and how we should go about interpreting the bible and how this helps us to know the Lord, as well as some of the associated pit falls which come with interpretation.


Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed : Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode they are joined by Adam Bell as they discuss the second chapter on Interpretation and how we should go about interpreting the bible and how this helps us to know the Lord, as well as some of the associated pit falls which come with interpretation.


Hope you can join us for the journey!

Link to the book being discussed : Concise Theology by J Packer

]]> Buzzsprout-16213474 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 1505 1 2 full false Revelation Revelation Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode they discuss the first chapter on Revelation and how God reveals himself to us and what this means to us.

Hope you can join us for the journey!


Books and Talks mentioned:

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode they discuss the first chapter on Revelation and how God reveals himself to us and what this means to us.

Hope you can join us for the journey!


Books and Talks mentioned:

]]> Buzzsprout-16199843 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000 1191 1 1 full false Pilot Pilot Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode they discuss why they are doing this podcast and what the plan is for the podcast going forward

Hope you can join us for the journey!

The book can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concise-Theology-J-I-Packer/dp/143356954X/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/261-6251731-0938437?pd_rd_w=BnJTl&content-id=amzn1.sym.bb13d3fc-af40-4fff-a822-e0e4c415da96&pf_rd_p=bb13d3fc-af40-4fff-a822-e0e4c415da96&pf_rd_r=GPBMM7CNHKSK1PBM9VW9&pd_rd_wg=VZu6T&pd_rd_r=ad510f58-c921-49bb-861c-8d14b05b4a87&pd_rd_i=143356954X&psc=1

The sermon referenced can be found here: https://www.widcombebaptist.org/podcast/episode/c048f76f/colossians-11-14-the-growing-gospel

]]> Tom Heasman & Clover Todman, pastors at Widcombe Baptist Church, are aiming to chat through all 94 chapters of JI Packer's book 'Concise Theology', asking 'What is this all about?' and 'Why on earth does it matter?!' In this episode they discuss why they are doing this podcast and what the plan is for the podcast going forward

Hope you can join us for the journey!

The book can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concise-Theology-J-I-Packer/dp/143356954X/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/261-6251731-0938437?pd_rd_w=BnJTl&content-id=amzn1.sym.bb13d3fc-af40-4fff-a822-e0e4c415da96&pf_rd_p=bb13d3fc-af40-4fff-a822-e0e4c415da96&pf_rd_r=GPBMM7CNHKSK1PBM9VW9&pd_rd_wg=VZu6T&pd_rd_r=ad510f58-c921-49bb-861c-8d14b05b4a87&pd_rd_i=143356954X&psc=1

The sermon referenced can be found here: https://www.widcombebaptist.org/podcast/episode/c048f76f/colossians-11-14-the-growing-gospel

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